Canada's number one podcast for quilting, fibre art and everything in between, answering your quilting questions with the experts across Canada.
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Dream of turning your craft into a career? Want your dream job working from home? How about a flexible job that brings joy? Learn how to turn YOUR craft into a successful career! Each week you will hear stories from guests and from your host that teach you how to grow your dream job. Get the best business tips, social media strategies, stories of success, and learn how to be a #girlboss or #bossbabe with entrepreneur, Elizabeth Chappell. Elizabeth has grown a 6 figure business in a couple of ...
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174. Working for Baby Lock with Linda Pacini
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Linda Pacino is the Director of Training and Education for Baby Lock and has worked in the sewing industry for over 20 years. Linda manages a team of professional trainers who offer exceptional training for consumers and retailers. She shares her story and her journey to her dream job. Linda has great insight and shares encouragement for humanity a…
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173. Lessons Learned from Hosting Live Events
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Elizabeth shares lessons learned from hosting live events. If you have considered hosting an event for your business, be sure to listen in and learn some helpful tips to help your event go off without a hitch! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more …
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172. Unlocking Your Why: A Conversation with Chantell Hammond
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In episode 172 of the From Craft to Career Podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Chantell Hammond, founder of Strategy Square and a dedicated business and marketing coach. After facing challenges with her own Pilates studio due to a lack of marketing knowledge, Chantell made a commitment to learn and grow. She completed her degree and gain…
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Mary Davis, of Mary Go Round Quilts, shares with listeners about her experience hosting a summit. Learn from her and get inspired to try some new marketing ideas! Explore what is available out there and share your product in a creative way. Be sure to tune into episode 171 and spark some ideas for your quilty business! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER…
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Leadership coach and people strategy expert, Lindsay White, founder of High Voltage Leadership, shares when we should hire someone and how. Lindsay works with small businesses and entreprenuers to help them be more confident and impactful leaders. She helps them create strategies to execute their business plan and lead and nurture their teams. Lind…
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169. Becoming Educators, Gaining Confidence and Becoming "Good Enough"
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Kim Sandberg is the Education Manager at Handi Quilter, as well as a talented teacher and quilter. She offers a wealth of inspiration, covering topics like building confidence in your skills, addressing the common question, "Am I good enough?", avoiding pitfalls as a quilting educator, and marketing. If you're passionate about sharing your love for…
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168. Taking out the Fear and Emotion of Money
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Taking out the Fear and Emotion of Money with Danielle Hayden. Danielle is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. a bookkeeping and accounting firm that is on a mission to coach six figure (+ beyond) female entrepreneurs so they can better understand their numbers through bookkeeping, financial analysis, and support so they can grow p…
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167. How To Have a Career As A Quilt Pattern Writer
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Jennifer Long, one of the most skilled and experienced quilt pattern writers, shares her insights on building a successful career in pattern writing. We discuss the intricacies of pattern writing, along with an exciting announcement for all quilt pattern writers! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative b…
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Crochet and Craft Shows with Camryn of Camryn's Cute Creations shares all about her journey to make her love of crocheting into a full time career! She is not only a talented crochet artist, but she sells patterns, crocheted baby products and teaches others how to be successful at craft shows! If you have been wanting to make your craft, art or som…
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165. The Power of Creativity with Janet Clare
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Textile artist shares about her career and the power of creativity. Hear insight and ideas for your creative business! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/https://quilterscandy.com/podcast-episodes/pod…
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Hear Minki Kims story! Minki is a Fine Arts major and has formal training as a sculptor but has turned her artistic talent into using thread, fabric and her sewing machine into beautiful sewn illustrations! She is not only a sewing illustrator, but a fabric and sewing designer and author. Hear her insights and be inspired on episode 164 of the Craf…
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Jaycee Afuvai is a creative business owner. She is a fabulous embroidery artist who does beautiful work and is known as the Stay at Home Artist. She shares her business story, insights and helpful business tips, especially for new entreprenuers who feel like imposters or have fear of taking themselves and their ideas seriously. She encourages you t…
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Have you been bothered or hurt by someone has stolen your business idea? In this episode, I address this topic and invite you to think of it differently... for your benefit. If you think your design or idea is unique, then you're kidding yourself. Now obviously there are certain situations when trademarks, brands, logos, etc are stolen that are leg…
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161. Success is Not Correlated With Effort
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Our success is not correlated with our effort. This is a big fallacy. Burnt out? We don't have to kill ourselves to get the success that we want. I talk about shifting our mindset and being better served by realizing that you can work less and have even more success. I'll explain what I mean by this, as wrll as how you can avoid burnout and do what…
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Why is it that some people succeed and some do not? Mindset matters! Elizabeth shares about the "bell curve" and five thought processes that we all may find ourselves having in different situations as a business owner and as a customer. These mindsets can determine our success. Plus, Elizabeth shares some marketing and business insight with a littl…
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Anyone in business who is growing and having sucess WILL get haters. This can range from mild to severe. Learn what to do when the heat goes up and people start hating on you, your business, or how you run your business. There is a time and place to listen to feedback, and then there are strategies when it's not in your best intrest to engage. Lear…
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158. What A Female Billionaire Teaches Us
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Love her or hate her, we have so much to learn from this female billionaire. In fact, being so loved AND hated by people is part of the lesson. We want to attract and repel people. Taylor Swift does just that. Learn tangible lessons that make your business more fun (for you and your customers), and more profitable! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Di…
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Giving up on Instagram? Think again! With Nicole Burke
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I hear you. You are tired of trying to play the algorithm game. Your engagement is lower than before. You aren't seeing growth. Is it even worth it to be on Instagram as a business owner? Let me tell you. IT IS WORTH IT! And even better? There are strategies that can help you grow your audience, get engagement, and not just for vanity. All of this …
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Brandy is a fellow quilter and podcast host. She shares her unique journey from fire fighter to quilterpreneur, her different revenue sources, and what has really helped her business grow. It can be hard to leave a full-time business and make a create career work, but Brandy has done this. She shares how she did this so that you can do the same. Tu…
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Join Becky's coaching call where we look at her unique niche for English Paper Piecing. Becky has a unique product and is struggling to grow her audience and sell more products. As we tlak about what Becky can do to get more success, you will learn that these same skills will work for any business owner to grow your audience and get more sales, as …
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Joe Hudson is the owner of Art of Accomplishment. He has been a venture capitalist, coaches CEOS, and successful business owners and teams. He joins us on the Craft To Career podcast to discuss some hidden secrets of success. After working with top earners in the business world, he has seen what makes or breaks an individual and a company/business.…
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153. Business Growth with Artist Alex Kincaid
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Alex is a floral watercolor teacher who sells and licenses her art. Her business has grown a LOT in recent years. She shares what has made the difference, what entrepreneurs can learn about memberships, surrounding yourself with other successful individuals, and what makes (and what doesn't) make a difference for success. Turn your CRAFT into a CAR…
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Join the coaching call with Alexis as we talk about how to add a new course to what she offers. Alexis has been a succssful business woman for years, but is ready to uplevel her business. Alexis teaches people how ot start a business as an embroiderer. She has studied business and applied many business skills already. This is a really fun call to h…
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151. What next: Coaching with Aynex Quilts
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A winner of a free one-on-one coaching call, Aynex Quilts, shares her professional life and her creative Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://q…
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150. Quilts and Macramé with Ellene McClay
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Ellene of Brave Nouvelle was an art teacher for years. She has studied and taught many forms of art, and recently started a creative business with these skills. Ellene feels a quilt isn’t finished without embellishment. For example, she loves to add a macrame element to her quilts. With people asking if she teaches this, we discussed how she could …
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Online Course Consultant and Facebook Ads Manager shares a wealth of knowledge, tips and value on how you can boost your profits and grow your online business. Seriously, you're going to want to grab a pen and paper and listen to this episode more than once to glean from the information Kwadwo shares. Epsiode 149 is a masterclass in itself. At what…
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Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy shares what steps to take to become a creative professional. To earn an income as a creative, there are strategies that will help you. Knowing what market to sell in, how to stand out in a crowd, and how to find customers is what you will learn in this episode of the Craft to Career Podcast. Turn your CRAFT into…
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148. Coaching Call With Artist Sarah Clark
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This is the first of five coaching calls from listeners of the podcast. Meet Sarah Clark, a fabric designer, artist, and quilter. Sarah is exploring what her business will look like moving forward. This is such a magical time of discovery. We talked about Sarah's different skills, her WHY (why she is going into business, what she hopes to accomplis…
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147. How To Start a Business and What I’m Up To
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The two budget questions I get: What do I do if I’m just starting my business? And what am I doing and focusing on with my business at the moment? I share answers for both of these. First, what are the absolute must-do things if you’re just beginning. And then take a behind the scenes look at my thinking for my business. What’s my next step? What a…
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146. A Cool Niche: Quilting for Spanish Speakers
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Quilt Pattern Writing Course alumni, Lina Owen, is narrowing her niche and it’s so cool! Lina’s first language is Spanish, and she has seen and felt the void of Spanish quilt patterns and quilting classes. Lina is providing for those quilters which wouldn’t normally be able to quilt because of a language barrier. It can be scary to narrow your nich…
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Learn how to get featured in magazines and articles to grow your business. No paying, no algorithms to worry about, just you sharing what you love and building your credibility. Gloria works with creative entrepreneurs to help them get features in different media outlets. Learn some amazing tips from her and get her free downloads and helps. Turn y…
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144. Life Hack: Figuring Out What To Do Next
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Learn a new way to answer the question, what should I do? This favorite life, hack of mine, can answer anything from health, to business, to friendships and more. Learn a secret tip that will help you with just about any situation! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, co…
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Did you know the power of stories? They can make a product go from blah to "I MUST HAVE IT"! Listen to one example from author Kindra Hall, and learn four different types of stories business owners can tell to make people rush to get your products and services. Start weaving stories into your marketing, blog posts, emails, and social media content …
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It took me 7 years to get 45,000 followers on Instagram. Then in one month I gained over 50,000 followers! What made the difference? How did I do in one month what took me 7 years to do? Learn tangible, take-away tips to help you grow your audience on Instagram. Growing a following on social media is one of the best (and free) ways to market your b…
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140. Online Courses and Social Media Growth with Amelia McCall
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Amelia Mccall of Mother Sews Best gained over 50 THOUSAND followers on Instagram in ONE DAY. She is an online educator for mom's who want to sew clothing for their kids. Learn how Amelia has grown her business (for free) and is now earning more than she ever thought she could. Amelia shares what she offers in her business, what she plans to do goin…
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139. Fabric Artist and College Athlete, Trey Stewart
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Trey Stewart is a college athlete and clothing designer. He upcycles quilts turning them into clothing for professional athletes and celebrities. His company, Default Happiness, combines mental health awareness, art, fabric, and fashion. In this episode of the Craft to Career podcast, Stewart shares how he started sewing and what his dreams are. Le…
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How can we improve ourselves and show up in the best way possible? Most of business is a mental game and a lot of it is learning how to overcome obstacles that are within ourselves. On epsiode 138, Elizabeth Chappell, of Quilters Candy, talks about 5 myths that are stopping us from progressing and seeing the growth that we want... both in business …
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Tanessa is a a health consultant for entreprenuers. She has a degree in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology and is an excellent resource to help you fell good and optimize your health using wearable tech insights, personalized coaching & biohacking so you can get a higher return for the time & money you spend in your business. On the podcast, we …
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136. Instagram Called Me- Here's What They Said
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Don't miss episode 136: Instagram Called Me- Here's What They Said. I share the details about my experience with Jay from Instagram Meta. Wondering how and why they contacted me? Hear about this plus what questions I had for them, and what tips they were able to share. All I learned, I want to share with you, so that you can get the same benefits! …
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135. Baby Lock Ambassador, Educator and Products
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Learn all about Baby Lock and what they have to offer in episode 135. Baby Lock Ambassador, Educator and Products. Patty, who manages Baby Lock's training and education department, answers all sorts of questions one may have and shares about the many features that the Baby Lock Brand offers in their machines. If you have wanted to sell, use their m…
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What We Don't Talk About with my Twin Sister is all about the emotional rollercoaster that new business owners face. As entrepreneurs, we all have moments of elation and moments of wanting to throw in the towel. Hear Emily's journey thus far into her new business, Unlocking Bright Minds. Her emotions are real, raw and relatable. Hear about the thin…
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Set goals that don't depress you. What does that mean? Elizabeth Chappell teaches you a way to set goals that take the emotions and the major up's and down's out of the equation. It is all about making goals that are in your control, not out of your control. Instead of focusing on the end results of a goal, focus on the actions that you have contro…
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Do you know the power of Connections and Collaborations? There is power in meeting people, making connections in person, and having the opportunity to collaborate with others. Learn tips for doing this successfully, what to avoid, and tap into the power of connection and collaborations with your business. Did you find this podcast helpful? Find mor…
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How often as a business owner do you feel burnt out? As entrepreneurs, as humans really, we feel the drive to go, go, go and heaven forbid we go into a "hibernation" for a season. In Episode 131, Elizabeth shares about a holistic approach to business. She encourages you to re-evaluate your business goals and purpose. Why are you doing what you do? …
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130. Quilt Pattern Design with Lindsey of Pen and Paper Patterns
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I am happy to have Lindsey of Pen and Paper Patterns on the podcast! Lindsey is a talented pattern designer who shares how her career started and how she has grown and evolved as a business owner. Hear what has worked for her, what she has been intentional about and how things have unfolded since her start in 2016. This will be an insightful episod…
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I recently hosted the first Quilterpreneur Retreat, with Liza Taylor, for my alumni. We held the retreat in beautiful Midway, Utah. Speakers from both inside and outside the quilting industry spoke and we were able to meet and network with many quilters in the industry. On the podcast, the retreat attendees share what they learned and their most fa…
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128. Instagram Called- Here's What They Said
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Michelle Gifford is a branding marketing strategist specializing in social media and beyond. She runs a marketing agency that helps others utilize all the content available. Her focus is on strategy and creating content that will build your audience and make you more money. In episode 128: Instagram Called- Here's What They Said, Michelle shares ti…
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Lyric Kinard is an award winning artist with a passion for sparking the creativity that she knows each of her students posses. In episode 127: Academy for Virtual Teaching with Lyric Kinard, she shares all about Global Quilt Connection and the Academy For Virtual Teaching. If you interested in teaching or are a teacher of any sort including in- per…
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Textile Artist and Social Gatherer, Zak Foster, shares his perspective and story leaving his career as a highschool teacher to living his passion starting his own creative business. Feel his sincere love of the art and his passion for story telling and building community. Zak is the host of the Nook, a creative space for people to explore textiles …
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125. Creating an App with Kiley Ferons of Modish Quilter
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Alumni, Kiley Ferons, started her own modern quilting magazine with great success. On episode 125, Kiley shares about creating apps for her businesses: Modish Quilter Magazine and Kiley's Quilt Room. She will take you behind the scenes and share all the details involved in the process of app creation. If you are curious to find out if an app would …
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