I know April is a funny time to talk about a word of the year. But then again, maybe it’s better, because the initial hype is over. (And most people have probably forgotten all about theirs by now.) The truth is, I’ve never actually chosen a word of the year before, so I’ve been a …
It seems like everywhere I turn these days, people are voicing their frustrations with social media. And who can blame them? Platforms that once seemed like golden opportunities for small creative businesses are now at the mercy of the algorithm. And we’re quickly discovering that screen time is making us feel unhappy and disconnected, the …
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I recently shared this on Instagram (and with my mailing list) but I wanted to post it here on the blog as well, because I think we could all use this reminder from time to time: Your work has value. Yes, value in a monetary sense, as in you should charge what it’s worth. But …
I’ve noticed a trend lately of artists and makers feeling shame for the state of their studios. It’s something I’ve heard in my online course, Market Your Selfie, and in my online mentorship program. Artists and makers don’t want to share images of their studios online because they’re messy. And I recently noticed metalsmiths apologizing …
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Note: I originally shared a version of this post with my email list back in January, but I wanted to post it here as well because I think it’s still something many people are struggling with! Over the past few months, I’ve seen many makers struggle with how much and how often to share (and …