mindful spending
embracing abundance: breaking the scarcity mindset
This week we’re taking time out to share some classic Scoutie Girl posts. Today’s post originally appeared on March 19, 2010. when i was about 10, my dad left our family. and while broken families would soon become quite normal, in my grade & group of friends, i was the first to go through the [...]
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Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
through shaded lenses: is there a lack of vision in the new art & crafts movement?
“I love making stuff.” “I have a passion for craft.” “I need to express myself.” These are worthwhile pursuits. And I say, “Get to it!” These statements are killer reasons to explore your artistic side. To get creative. To see what your own two hands can do. But they are not good reasons to start [...]
About the Author
Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
on factories: why respect is more important than craft
There is a fundamental problem with the idea of buying “handmade.” Chiefly that the vast majority of things we buy are made by hand. The hands don’t look familiar, though. They maybe a different color. They may be rough, cracked. They use tools & machines we don’t understand. The hands that made your bookshelf, sofa, [...]
About the Author
Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
heartsy: coup for handmade or discount disaster
It seems I’ve been living under a rock and missed the launch of Heartsy a few weeks ago. Heartsy is a Groupon-type site for makers & artists. There are a few deals per day – which range from 50-90% off retail prices. I have to say, despite my pleas for spending more on your stuff, [...]
About the Author
Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
Are you a risky shopper?
I spent the weekend in Los Angeles helping Megan Auman show her wares to buyers from California and beyond. This was not a retail craft show (think Crafty Bastards or Art Start Craft Bazaar or Renegade). This was a massive national gift show bringing in vendors and and purchasing representatives from all over the world. [...]
About the Author
Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
