The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast: From Passion to Profit

From consignment shops and craft fairs to licensing deals and online teaching, I’ve spent decades figuring it out one twist at a time. In this post, I share the heartwarming, hilarious, and sometimes humbling truth of what it really takes to become an online teacher as a creative.

This week on the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, I sat down for part two of my chat with surface designer and licensing coach Vanessa Stoilova, to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to license your artwork — with or without an agent. If you’ve ever wondered how artists land deals with companies like Hobby Lobby or RSVP, this is your invitation to learn what’s possible.

In this insightful guest episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, I chat with illustrator and licensing expert Vanessa Stoilova about designing greeting cards that truly sell. Whether you're aiming to break into licensing or explore new creative markets, Vanessa shares practical advice on evergreen themes, finding your artistic balance between trends and style, and how to make your card designs stand out to buyers. A must-read for any artist looking to create with purpose and profit in mind.

 Learn how surface pattern design works and how you can use your art to create flexible income streams — no fancy drawing skills required!

From art fairs and handmade cards to licensing and digital downloads, we’ve lived the handmade journey inside and out. In this episode, Kaylie and I talk openly about the myths that still surround handmade businesses and how those early lessons shaped where we are today. We hope this brings encouragement to makers who are still in the trenches or thinking about what's next.

In the latest episode of The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast, Delores Naskrent shares insights from her three-decade career in art, highlighting the evolution of digital tools and the importance of persistence and community in creative success.