She Makes

Episode Summary:  What if there was a way to grow your online presence and monetize your audience, alongside someone as passionate as you? We’re with Emma Tessler, the Founder + CEO of Ninety Five Media ; a digital marketing agency that builds results-driven marketing strategies for scaling brands. With 8 years of marketing experience under her belt, Emma helps brands connect with ideal clients, b...

Episode Summary:  What if there was a way to turn a profit without completely changing how you run your business? We’re joined by Geeta Lalvani Hines, co-founder of Profit Comes First, a family-run business dedicated to teaching small business owners how to reduce overhead costs so they can pay themselves.  Geeta shares steps to take to increase profit — starting with the book Profit First — plus...

Episode Summary:  What if it was possible to recognize your story — what makes you different — and live a life of confidence? We’re with Hannah Davis , television and online host, founder of the media company, Well Told Productions, and competence coach, where she helps clients grow into their confidence and realize their dreams are within reach.   Hannah shares her story from a life in news to ru...

Episode Summary:  Mention of depression, self mutilation 24:27–25:55 What if there was a way to appreciate and love all aspects of yourself, regardless of society’s expectation of you? We’re joined by Jenn Chow, an Authenticity + Joy Coach specifically for Asian American and LGBTQIA+ communities, whose journey toward finding her authentic self inspired the creation of CHOW Coaching — in support of...

Episode Summary:  Mention of depression, suicidal ideation: 13:39; 14:52 What if there was a way to utilize your menstrual cycle to optimize energy and productivity in life — specifically in entrepreneurship? We’re joined by Briana Villegas, a Certified Menstrual Cycle Coach , to learn how cycle syncing and small business go hand in hand.  Briana shares her personal journey with Premenstrual Dysph...

Episode Summary:  Trigger Warning: Discussion of death and grief  What do you say to someone when they lose a loved one, but ‘I’m sorry for your loss’ doesn’t begin to express what you’re feeling for them? We’re joined by Angie Hanson of Butterflies + Halos and Brecia Eubank of RISE Performing Arts Center to learn how they’re navigating grief alongside their small businesses and creative endeavors...

She Makes a [MINDSET]: The Power of Thought in Small Business Episode Summary:  When it comes to business, mindset matters – seriously matters. Sara Baggett of Lucky Franklin is back on the show, and this time she’s joined by her mindset coach Krista Cannon to discuss all things coaching and mindset work.  Krista describes what to expect when working with a mindset coach and how this framework can...

Episode Summary:  In this inspiring in-person episode with a live audience, we are joined by Ashlea Kiiing of Kiiing Creations who celebrates Black culture through visual storytelling, Kathy Phan of Kathy Phantastic who creates stationary, stickers, and magnets that feature her Texan and Asian American identity, and Nicole Bernard of NB Makes which is a ceramic, tableware and jewelry company. All...

Episode Summary:  Today we are joined by Taylor De La Fuente of Bigmouth Copy , who writes words that sell for websites, social media posts, and ads. In this conversation, we talk about motherhood, specifically postpartum depression (PPD), and how that affects the expectations of the work-life balance for small business owners. We discuss the hormonal changes that cause PPD, how it is not limited...

Episode Summary:  We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” but what does it look like to truly take care of yourself? We’re joined by Megan Moore of The Love Within Us and Lau Machiavelli of Lifestyle with Lau to dive into their self-love practices and how those rituals support their success as small business owners. We also talk about how to get back on track if you’ve fall...

Episode Summary:  Today we are joined by Lynn McCracken of InTune Wellness Center , a therapist, coach, and also a singer-songwriter. Lynn is an expert on personality types and how they are a fantastic tool for supporting small business owners and creative entrepreneurs in regard to leadership and collaboration. We delve into new trends in psychology, including enneagrams and enneagram numbers, ar...

She Makes [SEASON THREE] Episode Summary:  To kick off a new season of She Makes, we’re giving you a peek into what we’re covering in upcoming episodes. Not only are we going to continue conversations on motherhood and creative business ownership, but we’re also going to expand on themes related leadership and representation. Plus, we have a new questionnaire page where you can share your perspect...

We’re joined by two mamas who are finding balance as they navigate new chapters in their businesses and motherhood. Nicole Hawthorne of NHCO Botanical Bodycare catches us up on what life has been like since she and her partner brought home their baby boy in a surprise ‘stork drop’ adoption.  Later in the episode, Hannah Middleton of The Worthy Wild joins us to talk about her experience being a mom...

Retail business coach Kathy Cruz of Savvy Shopkeeper joins us on this episode to discuss year-end reviews, tracking metrics, and setting goals. Kathy breaks down how to get more visibility into your numbers, which can also help you figure out a benchmark and get clear on your expectations for the following year.  We chat about the mindset and emotional side of this process, particularly for people...

As makers and small business owners, knowing when to pivot and flow with transitional times is key. Maria Alquicira of The Abstract Journey and Collette Beregnuer of N.Y.M.F by Co join us on this episode to discuss experimentation, finding the balance between your vision and your customer’s needs, and how to facilitate a successful rebrand. Maria and Collette also highlight how they recognized whe...

We’re highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness Month by chatting with small business owners and breast cancer survivors Sheri Mathis of Mammogram Poster Girls and Leslie Needleman of The Gem Organic Food & Juice . They take us back to the moment they were diagnosed, what their entrepreneurial journeys have looked like, and how we can support people who are battling cancer. They explain how being d...

Imposter syndrome is one of the most common mental health struggles that small business owners face. We’re joined by Dani Ulstad of Ronny & René to talk about how she works through moments of self-doubt, what her daily self-care practices look like, and the power of affirmations. We dig into strategies for showing up on social media without falling into a cycle of comparison, and Dani breaks d...

We’re under 100 days out from Christmas, aka the busiest time of year for handmade business owners. We’re joined by Katie Hunt of Proof to Product , an expert in wholesale sales and marketing for product-based businesses, to discuss how to set yourself up for a successful holiday season. We touch on strategies for increasing your average transaction values, how to decide when to close up shop, tip...

Join Katy, Taylor, and guest Katie Mitchell of Saltbox as we talk about the emotional toll behind running a small biz and the difficult decisions that come with it. HOW do you wear all of the hats yourself and juggle it all?! Find out on this episode of SHE MAKES! Maker Toolbox:  Graphic Design: Canva Accounting and Bookkeeping: Quickbooks Organization and Project Management: Monday.com She Makes,...

What makes a great leader? How does a leader cultivate a great culture? Join Katy and Taylor of Mosaic Makers Co. as they talk to Jen Thornton of 304 coaching - a leader and leadership coach with years of experience. Listen in as they chat through how to build a team, cultivate the best qualities within yourself as a team leader, and more on this episode of SHE MAKES ! Host: Katy Sensenig Schilthu...

Pricing your product as a maker - and including "pay" for yourself - is a complex formula to follow, as is knowing where to sell online. Join us as we dive into these topics with Sara Baggett of Lucky Franklin and Maya Modi of Maya x Kiwi. What is the best way to price products for wholesale and retail? And where should you open a shop on the web? Listen in as we chat about labor costs,...

 Join us as we talk with Madelon Juliano of Renegade Craft on all things "craft fairs" - how to prepare, measure your ROI, what juries might look for in applicants, and more. These bustling markets are a challenge for makers everywhere - especially at larger-scale national fairs. So what does it take to succeed at a big craft fair or maker market? We'll reveal all the tips and trick...

Hey, Maker Nation! We’re back for SEASON TWO! She Makes host Katy and co-host Taylor are ready to dive back into real talk about small business life for creative entrepreneurs and makers. So sit back and listen as we chat about what’s coming, who’s coming - and what we’re most excited about in this second season.  SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES She Makes, a podcast www.shemakesapodcast.com // @shemakesapodc...

What does it look like to run a business with a partner? In episode one, we’re diving into what it looks like to run a creative small business as a DUO: what it takes and where the challenges lie. Plus, the positives abound when you have a teammate to support you in this (often solopreneur) market. We talk to twins and owners of the Guilty Grape , Nicole and Nichelle, and friends and owners of Gre...

Art is a beautiful creation made that much more impactful when created from a place of passion and the need to have the art speak to broader themes of cultural representation and inclusion of all peoples. Tune in to hear how these amazing makers are doing just that with their artistic creations on this episode of SHE MAKES!      MEET THE ARTIST: CLICK BELOW Kathy Phantastic Ashlea Kiiing S he Make...