The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast: From Passion to Profit

Focusing on everything left me exhausted; choosing one thing set me free. In this gentle reflection I share how planning, support and saying no can help you build momentum in your creative life without feeling scattered.

In this reflective blog post, Delores looks back on her conversation with Kristen Chamberlain of City Mouse Art. Kristen explains how she turned a lay‑off into an opportunity to build a handmade digital art business, shares the importance of community support and reveals why every piece she creates is intentionally crafted without AI. It’s a nurturing reminder that slow, steady steps can lead to beautiful results.

After my busiest year yet, I realised I’d lost my own creative quiet. In this reflection I share how I’m slowing down – protecting my energy, returning to journaling, walking more and honouring the ebb and flow of creative seasons. Join me in building a life that feels like art again.

Starting 2026 with clarity means honouring what works and letting the rest go. In this reflective post, Delores shares the systems that stuck, how she’s refreshing her courses and why progress and joy matter more than perfection.

 In this Creative Juggle Joy episode, I chat with watercolor artist and teacher Teresa of Beala Designs about how drawing on her daughter’s lunch napkins grew into a daily creative practice, Spoonflower contest success, and a calm, supportive YouTube channel. We also talk about balancing caregiving, life changes, and big creative goals without burning out.

“Not all advice ages well—or fits real life.” In this episode, Kaylie and I unpack the creative business tips that didn’t work for us and explore why things like hustle culture, niching down, or strict morning routines can feel out of touch when you're balancing caregiving, chronic illness, or simply a different season of life. We’re reflecting honestly on how we’ve adapted and what works better now—on our own terms.