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Creative Biz Success ~ Jenny Present

By jessvanden on November 15, 2011

Can you take us on the journey of your creative career path so far? Were you always planning on working for yourself? I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. But I always took great pride in accomplishing something (large or small). My parents demonstrated strong work ethic, creativity, individualism and incredible morals and [...]

Posted in Creative Biz Success Interviews | Tagged advice, business, jenny present, jess van den, jewelry, success, tips for creative entrepreneurs | 5 Responses

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jess van denJess Van Den is extremely passionate and passionately extreme about crafting a creative life, and all things handmade and vintage! When not blogging at Epheriell Designs, she’s making jewellery, editing *bespoke* zine, hanging out on twitter – or possibly doing all of these things at once.

art to inspire: finding your zen

art to inspire: finding your zen

By Brittni Mehlhoff on October 17, 2011

Have you ever said something like this outloud or even just thought it quietly to yourself? “If I can just get through __________, everything will be so much better.” Or maybe it was… “If only I didn’t have to worry about money, I would be so much happier. I could do whatever I wanted with [...]

Posted in art to inspire, brittni {paper n stitch}, creative thinkers | Tagged art to inspire, finding your path, finding your zen, inspiration, success, zen | 5 Responses

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Brittni Mehlhoff is the editor of the handmade blog, papernstitch, and is also the owner and creator of an exhibition site by the same name. If you are a creative entrepreneur, small business owner, or a blogger, join the growing community of 7,000+ Stitchers and sign up for Brittni’s free weekly biz tips + handmade picks.

change happens and to everything there is a season

change happens and to everything there is a season

By gwyn-michael on October 3, 2011

Autumn on the east coast. There is change in the air, on the ground, all around. Personally I love this time of year. I love the first days of wearing a sweater, and the colors, and the crisp smell in the air. I love apples and pumpkin lattes, and hot cider. I love the New [...]

Posted in Conversation Starters | Tagged autumn, change, fall, growth, gwyn michael, perseverance, spring, success | 18 Responses

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Gwyn Michael is an artist armed with a camera, Photoshop, some painting supplies, and a discerning eye. She is passionate about creating images that teach us to view the world differently or more deeply. To learn more about Gwyn, her inspirational art, and her passion for creative living, visit her website and blog. Gwyn frequently gives mini tutorials on Photoshop and offers creative challenges on her blog.

Answer this 1 Question for Greater Success

Answer this 1 Question for Greater Success

By laurasimms on May 24, 2011

print by Jessica Swift – click for more info When you run your own creative business, the Should List is staggering. You should be more productive. You should participate in the community. You should deepen relationships. You should blog more often. You should get more sales. We could go on like this for days. There [...]

Posted in Buy You, For You, creating action, inspiration | Tagged laura simms, lists, success | 16 Responses

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A career coach for creatives armed with the super power of hearing between the lines, Laura Simms helps passionate creatives discover and cultivate the work meant just for them. Once called a “momentum swashbuckler,” Laura puts the giddy-up in career transition and career strategy. Learn more at createasfolk.com.

want to play a game?

want to play a game?

By tara gentile on September 24, 2010

The zillion sum game is a game where not only does every player win, but as many people as humanly possible who aren’t even playing the game win. – John T Unger courtesy of Jonathan Fields Not too long ago, Kristen Walker – the smart lady behind the creative tithing post – asked me if [...]

Posted in creativity, personality | Tagged business, success | 10 Responses

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tara gentileTara 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.


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