The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast: From Passion to Profit

In my conversation with Kay Meadows, we explore how painting, teaching, illustration and community are shaping her creative work. Her experience offers encouragement for artists developing their voice at any stage of life.

Greeting cards offer artists a small, purposeful place to begin thinking commercially. Delores shares how one card can lead to a catalogue, collection, marketplace or licensing opportunity.

Katie McEachern shares the experiences that took her from a successful handmade Etsy business to a focused career in art licensing. Her story offers gentle encouragement for artists who are still experimenting and finding their direction.

Much of the work that shapes a creative business happens quietly behind the scenes. I’m reflecting on why rest, practice, unfinished ideas and changed plans are still meaningful forms of progress.

Growth can be exciting, exhausting and far messier than it appears from the outside. Delores reflects on the systems, connected offers and human support behind a growing creative business.

Delores and Kaylie reflect on the Creative Juggle Joy journey in this calming, heartfelt post. They share what 100 episodes have taught them about creative growth, motherhood and the power of community, offering gentle encouragement for your own path.

Delores reflects on her heartfelt conversation with illustrator Stacie Dale about art licensing, patience and the power of a unique creative voice. Learn why emailing art directors matters more than social posting and how to stay true to your style.

Day 1 of the Profitable Artist Summit reminded me why I love this work. From exploring trends with Vanessa to turning painted flowers into patterns, every talk was a gift. Here are my reflections on community, creativity and the business lessons I wish I’d known when I started.

From rural beginnings to co‑hosting an international summit, I reflect on why accessible education for artists matters so much. The Profitable Artist Summit grew out of my desire to provide practical, heart‑centred skills that empower creatives to thrive. I hope you feel encouraged and supported on your journey.

In this reflective blog post, Delores shares the emotions behind organising the Profitable Artist Summit 2026. She highlights the generous lineup, the live workshop schedule and her invitation to artists to join with nothing more than a sketchbook and a dream.

Building a sustainable creative business is less about talent and more about resilience, curiosity and community. In this reflective post I share how discarded magnets and missed sales became stepping stones to a thriving art practice, and why systems and support make all the difference.

Overwhelm isn’t random; it’s a pattern rooted in our beliefs. Join Delores and business coach Colleen Underwood as they explore the five archetypes of overwhelm and share gentle shifts to help creatives find calm and clarity.