The PET PORTRAIT ARTIST Podcast is all about creating a successful career drawing pets where I will share and speak only from my experience as a pet portrait artist. I have been drawing pets for over 5 years now, going through all the possible phases of this career and, with this podcast, I want to help those who are just starting out as a pet portrait artist or who need advice on this topic because if I succeeded, surely you will too! I will post a new episode each week, on Mondays at 14 pm ...
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A podcast about Titanic and the creative work she continues to inspire. Host Paul Carganilla explores Titanic's creative legacy through conversations with creators (authors, artists, historians, filmmakers, podcasters, and more) who continue to produce work - inspired by the Ship of Dreams. A creative collaboration between the Titanic Book Club and COVEpod - the Carganilla Online Variety Entertainment Podcast.
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Every other week The And She Looked Up Podcast sits down with inspiring Canadian women who create for a living. We talk about their creative journeys and their best business tips, as well as the creative and business mindset issues all creative entrepreneurs struggle with. This podcast is for Canadian artists, makers and creators who want to find a way to make a living doing what they love. Your host, Melissa Hartfiel, left a 20 year career in corporate retail and has been happily self-emplo ...
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Lucas Hart has a problem: everything he’s afraid of ACTUALLY HAPPENS. So he’s been living on an iceberg in who-knows-where, Alaska, where he can’t cause any problems...until the Alaskan police deem him mentally unstable and ship him off to live with his estranged sister...who owns a ski resort facing a dozen lawsuits...who is marrying a world-record-holder for concussions...and who hates his guts. What could possibly go wrong? Lucas teams up with a slimy ex-psychologist-turned-psychic-scam-a ...
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Basement Theatre’s podcast home proudly featuring the artists and practitioners who showcase and develop their work with us.Basement Radio podcast artwork by msmeemo
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AntArctic Stories is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes into the rich world of people who live, work, and undertake daring expeditions in the polar regions. The podcast is produced by a merry band of career polar guides who primarily work in the expedition cruise industry, and is hosted by Heather Thorkelson. AntArctic Stories is our way of bringing the incredible lives of the people we meet and work with into your homes and headsets, no matter where you are in the world.
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Country Mile, the USA TODAY NETWORK’s new podcast series, explores the evolution of one of America’s truest art forms through the stories told by the stars who lived them. The format is simple: Two artists, two stools and an unscripted evening of memories taped before a live audience. Guests include Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Ashley McBryde, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Tenille Townes, Marty Stuart and more.
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Creators! Does it still make sense to move to Hollywood? In a time where artistic, and professional development resources are remotely available, there is a shift in what it means to be a prosperous creator. The conversation has shifted from “to get famous on t.v” to building an online presence. Skills can be perfected through online learning and thus we see a rise in self-taught, award-winning artists. In this podcast, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, artists, writers, storytellers, and cont ...
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♥Honestly Lisa is a Pu Pu Platter of my life. I am on a mission to figure out what I am supposed to do with my life. I have been in the desert forever with no Moses to show me the way. Lost at 50 something, I am talking to everyone from family,, guru's, spiritual leaders, life coaches, ex-boyfriends, childhood friends, thought leaders and maybe even Oprah in search of who I am and what I'm supposed to be. when I grow up. Listen to me fall down, tell stories and search for a reason or a livel ...
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Morningstar Media is proud to present the 13th annual holiday event upcoming 25 Songs of Christmas. This year's theme is Christmas around the world. This podcast version of our 25 Songs of Christmas is highlight to your holiday season. an It's an opportunity to get to know the artists who are singing this year's 25 Songs of Christmas Web Series. This includes programs like Jingle Jolly Jam our Pre-Show Podcast and our Summer Program Christmas in July.
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It’s confession time! Super “successful” people have super sh***y moments. These moments are often the fire starter for a life and business that is more on purpose than ever before. These are “GFR Moments” and they are the necessary grit for the mission-driven entrepreneur. Hear from savvy successful business owners who are ready to share their darkest (and sometimes embarrassing) turning point stories. Why? So you are inspired to keep going in spite of the crap trying to keep you down. You ...
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Two writers, famous in their own countries for creating immortal characters: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in England and Maurice Leblanc in France. Their literary creations, Sherlock Holmes and Arsene Lupin are at two ends of the criminal spectrum. Holmes is a sleuth while Lupin is a burglar. When Maurice Leblanc introduces Sherlock Holmes in one of his Arsene Lupin stories, Conan Doyle is outraged. He sues Leblanc, who promptly changes the character's name to “Herlock Sholmes” and continues featu ...
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In a quiet corner of every town, down a street nobody cares about, you’ll find a Bureau of Lost Things. Here a dedicated team strive to reunite lost things with their careless owners. One such branch nestles just inside the M25, where no-nonsense overseer Veronica runs a tight ship; at least according to her (Head Office may disagree). Now we follow eager new recruit Will, cynical con-artist Cara and bureau lifer Raymond as, every episode, they grapple haplessly with a fresh batch of things. ...
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Helen Benziger | Great-Granddaughter of Margaret Tobin Brown ("The Unsinkable Molly Brown")
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Host Paul Carganilla sits down with Helen Benziger - the Great-Granddaughter of Margaret Tobin Brown ("The Unsinkable Molly Brown"). We talk about Margaret, her life, her legacy, and more... "Titanic: Legacy" podcast is a creative collaboration between the Titanic Book Club & COVEpod - the Carganilla Online Variety Entertainment Podcast. TITANIC BO…
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Prep for the Holidays EP8: Applying to Holiday Markets
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For Task #8 in our Prep for the Holidays checklist I'm putting the focus on getting your holiday market applications in - for makers, artists and creative service providers (yes, there's room for you, too!). While it may be too late to apply to some of the bigger craft and maker markets in major urban centres, there's no shortage of opportunities i…
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Ep 46: Handling Unhappy Pet Portrait Clients
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No matter how skilled or experienced you are, sometimes a client’s expectations don’t align with the final piece. This can be a stressful and disheartening experience, but it’s also an opportunity for growth and learning. Get in touch with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragospepina_art/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DragosPepinaArt F…
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Prep for the Holidays EP7 Pitching Yourself for Holiday Gift Guides
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We're up to Task #7 in our Prep for the Holidays checklist for creatives. If you want to broaden your reach and get new eyes on your work this holiday season, it might be time to pitch yourself for holiday gift guides! Like a lot of holiday season prep, this is an early bird task - in fact, you might be too late for print magazines! But there's sti…
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Dr. Michael Martin - Titanic Trail Founder and Author
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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla sits down with Dr. Michael Martin, founder of the Titanic Walking Tour of Cobh (Queenstown) & author of "The Titanic Trail" (and other books). The Titanic Trail offers a guided Titanic Tour of Cobh. Cobh (Queenstown) in Co. Cork was the last port of call of the RMS Titanic before it departed from Ireland bound…
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Prep for the Holiday EP6: Early, Essential Marketing with Pinterest and Blogging
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We're up to Task #6 in our Prep For the Holidays checklist for creatives. This week, we're working on early marketing tasks with two powerful platforms that need time to reach their full potential. We're talking about blogging and Pinterest - and why starting these two tasks early is crucial for a successful holiday campaign. Don't limit your poten…
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Ep 45: Unseen Realities of Running a Pet Portrait Business
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Suppose you’ve ever admired a beautifully rendered painting of a golden retriever or a pastel drawing of a cat. In that case, you might think that creating such art is all about cuddling up with cute animals and letting creativity flow. But there’s so much more to it than that, from managing demanding clients to mastering the business side of thing…
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Prep for the Holidays EP5: Get a Jump on Holiday Marketing with Product Mockups & Samples
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Getting featured in print & digital gift guides, getting accepted into big holiday craft markets or selling your items in small boutiques for Christmas all require a lot of advance prep work - that happens way earlier than we think! This is where prepping mockups and samples of whatever it is you create can help you get a jump on things! You might …
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Penelope Carlevato - Author | "Tea on the Titanic: 100 Years Later"
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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla sits down with author Penelope Carlevato to talk about Titanic, inspiration, and her book: "Tea on the Titanic: 100 Years Later'". Submit your questions in advance, or join the live YouTube chat and ask the author any questions you may have in real time! ABOUT "Tea on the Titanic: 100 Years Later'": Penelope C…
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Prep For the Holidays EP 4: Packaging & Shipping Materials
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You know what you're going to be making and selling for the holiday season - but do you know how you're going to package it up for selling and shipping? In this week's Prep for the Holiday's episode, Melissa walks you through the process of figuring out your delivery systems. If you're a creative services provider or content creator, you still need…
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🔒 0724: Subscriber Soundbite: Creative Block vs Creative Burn Out
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Subscriber-only episode Have you struggled with creative burnout or creative block? What's the difference? I've been struggling with a big old case of creative block recently - but I'm not burnt out. In fact I've felt quite energized! But I just couldn't get my butt in the chair to draw - even though I really wanted to! Here's how I'm getting throu…
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Ep 44: The Silent Struggle: How Anxiety Can Affect Creativity
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Anxiety is like a monster that lives somewhere in our minds, which is very hard to get rid of but not impossible. I also suffer from this problem, and sometimes, this monster digs its claws into my mind and throws me off balance. But what does this have to do with being a portrait artist? This feeling of anxiety is like a boulder that stands in you…
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Prep for the Holidays EP3: Get ready to start creating!!
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Are you ready to streamline your holiday prep and crush the busiest selling season of the year? In this week's Prep for the Holidays episode, Melissa helps you get your supply game on point so you can focus on what you do best—creating amazing products your customers will love! Let's break down the essential steps for securing raw materials, suppli…
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Brad Payne - Author | "11:40: Analysis of Evasive Manoeuvres & Damage Assessment on RMS Titanic"
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Host Paul Carganilla sits down with author Brad Payne to talk about Titanic, inspiration, and his book: "11:40: Analysis of Evasive Manoeuvres & Damage Assessment on RMS Titanic". ABOUT "11:40: Analysis of Evasive Manoeuvres & Damage Assessment on RMS Titanic'": A new in-depth study into those pivotal moments, both leading up to the striking of the…
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Prep for the Holidays EP2: Planning Out Your Products and Services for the Holidays!
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It's really hard to get a jump on the busy holiday season if you don't actually know what you're going to be making and selling! So in Episode 2 of our Prep for the Holiday series, Melissa walks you through figuring out what you're going to be putting your focus on - whether you're an artist, maker, creative services provider or a content creator. …
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Prep for the Holidays EP1: Creatives, Warm Up Your Email List BEFORE Market and Selling Season!
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Episode 1 in our new minisode series - Prep For the Holidays - is all about email. It's time to work on growing and warming up your email newsletter list before the holiday selling season! Kickstart your holiday sales strategy with actionable email marketing tips and suggestions to get you going. Don't have an email list? We tell you how to get sta…
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Ilka-Sophie Reinecke de Castro - Seamstress of Titanic Replica Costumes & Movie Memorabilia Collector
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"Titanic: Legacy" Podcast Host Paul Carganilla sits down with seamstress and film costume/memorabilia collector Ilka Sophie Reinecke de Castro to talk about Titanic, inspiration, her creative work, and her collection. Ilka's work is featured in previous Titanic: Legacy guest Alexandra Boyd's documentary "Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries". Ilka…
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Prep for the Holidays Minisode Series Trailer - Stress-free Holiday Prep for Creatives!
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What if you could seamlessly prepare for the holiday rush without the stress? That's where our special "Prep for the Holidays" mini-sode series comes in! Melissa is here to provide you with a straightforward, actionable game plan so that come November & December you put all your focus on selling, shipping, and customer service. Whether you're an ar…
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🔒 0624 Subscriber Soundbite: What I'll be Listening to This Summer!
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Subscriber-only episode The main podcast is on hiatus for the summer but I'll be launching a minisode series in July to help everyone prep for the holidays! In the meantime, here's what I love to listen to and watch to keep my creative juices and entrepreneurial/marketing brain feeling inspired through the summer months (plus a few things that are …
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Bill Willard - Author & '98 Titanic Expedition Member | Anniversary of OceanGate Titan
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On the one-year anniversary of the OceanGate Titan submersible disappearance, Author Bill Willard joins host Paul Carganilla to reflect on the lessons learned and chat about future dives on Titanic. We also explore Bill's history with Titanic, his book "Our Story: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the 1998 TITANIC EXPEDITION", the recovery of "Th…
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Ep 43: Followers Don't Pay the Bills: Commission Realities for Pet Portrait Artists
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Social media, particularly Instagram, has become an integral part of our lives and a powerful tool for artists. It's a fantastic platform to showcase your work, connect with fellow creatives, and reach potential clients. But a big misconception is floating around: a high follower count automatically translates into a steady stream of commissions. T…
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Simon Medhurst - Author | "Titanic: Day By Day"
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Imagine being a Titanic enthusiast for over twenty years... and then learning you are a direct descendant of Robert Hichens - the Quartermaster & Helmsman on Titanic. "Titanic: Legacy" Podcast Host Paul Carganilla sits down with author Simon Medhurst to talk about Titanic, inspiration, and his book: "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic".…
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Ep 42: AI and Pet Portrait Artists: Friends or Enemies?
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AI has started to take the world by surprise, and while for some people it feels like a fantastic revelation, for others it might seem like a new devil that has appeared on Earth. For artists, AI can be both their best friend and their greatest enemy. Get in touch! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragospepina_art/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/…
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Alexandra Boyd - Director & Producer | "Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries"
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Filmmaker/Actress/Podcaster Alexandra Boyd joins "TItanic: Legacy" pocast host Paul Carganilla to talk about her feature-length documentary "Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries" and the upcoming theatrical screenings of the film throughout Canada. "Ship of Dreams: Titanic Movie Diaries" dives into the captivating story of James Cameron's Titanic …
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EP158: Leaning Into Rest - and Why It's SO Important for Working Creatives
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With the Season 5 finale, Melissa and Heather talk about rest and why it's so critical for self-employed creatives. What does rest look like (no it's not sleep - but that's critical too!)? It's not a "one size fits all" concept. It may be a two week vacation but what if a "leave the house" vacation isn't possible? We dig deep into ways we can ensur…
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Clifford Ismay - Author | Understanding J Bruce Ismay
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"Titanic: Legacy" Podcast Host Paul Carganilla sits down with author Clifford Ismay to talk about Titanic, inspiration, and his book: "Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called 'The Coward of Titanic'". ABOUT "Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called 'The Coward of Titanic'": Following the Titani…
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🔒 0524 Subscriber Soundbite: 3 Things That Help Me Stop Procrastinating
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Subscriber-only episode Nothing fancy here this month - just the three biggest, solid anti-procrastination strategies that work for me. The key there being "for me". They might not be new to you, they may not work for everyone, but, I'm hoping that one of these strategies might be something you can adapt and use for yourself! You can connect with t…
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Paul Carganilla and Jill Carlier introduce "Titanic: Legacy" - A podcast about Titanic and the creative work she continues to inspire. This new show is a creative collaboration between the Titanic Book Club and COVEpod - the Carganilla Online Variety Entertainment Podcast. We'll explore Titanic's creative legacy through conversations with creators …
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EP157: Creative Canadian Women - Photographer Heidi Richter
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Canadian photographer, recipe developer and blogger Heidi Richter joins me to talk about her work as both a commercial and editorial food and nature photographer. We discuss her early steps as a self-taught photographer who wanted to take better photos of her first child all the way through to earning a coveted spot on Nikon's annual creator team -…
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EP156: Rent or Own? The Dangers of Building a Creative Business on Rented Land
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No this is not a real estate episode! Today we're talking about the dangers of building your business on the backs of other businesses - namely social media platforms and marketplaces - like Etsy. These are platforms where the customers and users are not yours, where you can be removed at any time and where algorithms are created to support the pla…
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🔒 0424 Subscriber Soundbite: Collaboration & Play
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Subscriber-only episode Play is an important part of a creative practice and creating for a living. It's also hard work (that doesn't sound right, does it? But it is!). Collaboration can be a form of play for creatives and has it's own set of benefits aside from play. Collaboration and play (together or separately) can have a huge influence on keep…
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EP155: Creative Canadian Women: Alexandra Newbould - Illustrator & Courtroom Sketch Artist
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Alexandra Newbould is an artist whose work you know. As a Toronto based freelance courtroom sketch artist and fashion and architecture illustrator, her work has appeared all across North America on newscasts, in newspapers and print, online and in brand marketing campaigns. She joins the show this week to talk about the challenges and rewards of be…
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Ep 41: Shipping Pet Portraits with Tracking and Warranty: VITAL!
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Imagine this: you pour countless hours into a drawing, alongside passion and soul, and in the end, it gets lost, arrives bent, or with other defects. Wouldn't you feel like pulling your hair out because of the frustration and anger? Absolutely! But thankfully, there's a solution – paying a bit more for shipping and opting for a tracking number and …
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EP154: Makers, Artists and Creatives: Here's How to Find Your Customers
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You’re an artist or a creative or a maker. You’ve made or created the thing, you’re selling the creative services. You’ve put it on social media and your website or Etsy. But nobody has bought it. So how the heck are you supposed to find your customers?? Melissa and Heather do a deep dive into how to find your people - and how to sell to them witho…
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#128: Lisa is Pausing the Show | Why is this an act of self love?
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Lisa announces some big changes in her life and business, and shares why she feels it’s time to hit pause on the GFR Show after 4 successful years and 128 episodes. What would you do differently if you had faith in yourself and your mission? In our last episode for the foreseeable future, Lisa takes a look back at what lessons she’s learned since s…
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Ep 40: Pet Influencers: Worth the Collaboration?
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And I’ve made it to my 40th episode! I know it doesn't sound like a lot but for me it is a huge milestone! Now let's move on to this episode! The biggest question is: Is it worth creating a drawing for a pet influencer for free in exchange for exposure, hoping to receive many commissions as a result of this collaboration? That's what we'll dive int…
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EP153: REPLAY: Words of Wisdom for Creatives from Past Guests
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I'm going back into the archives this week because it's been a bit of madness around here this month (in a good way!). This is a replay of EP 128 from last year where Heather and I asked past guests and audience member to share some words of wisdom that they've learned through being working creatives and/or running their own businesses. And they di…
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🔒 0324: Subscriber Soundbite: A March Mixed Bag
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Subscriber-only episode I have a great podcast recommendation for you this week that also tied into three big things I've had on my "to talk about" list: marketing goals, the line between positivity and negativity and gatekeeping creativity. Hope you all enjoy! You can connect with the podcast on: Instagram at @andshelookedup Facebook YouTube Tik T…
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Ep 39: Tips for Creating Lifelike Eyes in Pet Portraits
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Do you know how they say 'The eyes are the windows to the soul'? Well, that applies to our furry friends too! But, how do we bring those eyes to life in our commissions? That's what we'll dive into in this episode! Get in touch! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragospepina_art/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragospepina Youtube: https://w…
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Ep 38: I just got a commission on the largest paper sheet yet!
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I've got some great news about my pet portrait business! I just landed the biggest order yet. Super pumped to dive in, but have to admit, feeling a tad nervous too since it's something new, never tackled such a large format before. Here's the kicker: Yesterday, I decided to shake things up and tweak my website prices. I thought, why not offer large…
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EP 152 Creative Canadian Women: Demi Winters - Indepdendent Fantasy Romance Novelist
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Best selling Canadian independent fantasy romance novelist Demi Winters joins us in this episode of the show to talk about all things relating to being a self-published fiction author - including the release of her new book, her writing process, world building, Book Tok and building community around her work, seeking help to take her work to the ne…
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🔒 0224: Subscriber Soundbite: My Keys to Living with AI as a Creative
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Subscriber-only episode This was such a tough episode to record! I've had it swirling in my head for months and I did multiple takes at recording it (it's why I'm so late with it!). It's still a bit rambly but I think I got there in the end. AI does freak me out but it piques my curiosity at the same time. And I've learned that it doesn't make me r…
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EP151: Creative Canadian Woman: Songwriter & Author Gail Taylor is Using Kickstarter
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Gail Taylor left behind a successful career as an investment advisor to go all in with music - in her 50s! Now, as a Canadian songwriter, author, keynote speaker and entrepreneur, she's a passionate advocate for the power of music to inspire change. Her new book, Curve Balls, is coming to shelves soon thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign tha…
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EP150: Trends We're Paying Attention to in Our Creative Businesses in 2024
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This week, Melissa and Heather do a brief recap of what they did in their creative businesses in 2023 and what they are focusing on for 2024. But at the heart of the episode we get into the trends we're paying attention to in our creative businesses - including a very frank (and possibly surprising?) discussion about generative AI and how we feel a…
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EP149: Leaning into Change for a Life of Creative Fulfillment with Geneviève Retzlaff
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Transformational Coach Geneviève Retzlaff joins the show this week as part of our short January series on staying optimistic and energized in a month that can be dull, cold and dreary. In this episode, Gen is here to help us lean into change in order to have fulfilling creative careers and lives. Whether you're thinking of leaving a traditional car…
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EP148: The Law of Vibration and Your Creative Practice with Sara Fisher
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Inspirational speaker and certified life coach Sara Fisher joins the show this week to talk about the Law of Vibration and how we can use it to foster both personal growth and growth in our creative practices. We all start January off with the best of intentions but when the winter blues set in, it can be easy to get sidetracked and and feel like n…
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🔒 0124 Subscriber Soundbite: It's a Marathon, not a Sprint
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Subscriber-only episode The year is 365 days long (366 this year because it's a leap year!). Here's your reminder that a year is a marathon. You don't have to sprint out the gate in January and do all the things or make all the changes - because guess what? That's not realistically feasible - and it's also not sustainable. Let's talk about embracin…
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Maurice Leblanc
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Maurice Leblanc
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