The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast: From Passion to Profit

You’re not a beginner anymore, yet consistency still feels out of reach. In this reflective post, I explore the messy middle—how it feels, why it happens and why simplifying and seeking support can help you grow through it.

In this reflective post, I share why Kaylie and I chose to spotlight UN Women during Podcasthon. As a mother, grandmother and artist, I see how global equality shapes our creativity. I invite you to listen, learn, and be part of the change.

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.

 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.

In this episode of Creative Juggle Joy, I chat with KeriAnne Daniels, the founder of Kind Words Count, about how her brand blossomed from love, friendship, and one simple creative act that grew into something far bigger.

 This week, Kaylie shares personal and practical insight on how to break through mindset traps like perfectionism and imposter syndrome — and begin creating again, even in the middle of life’s chaos.

Feel like your art is all over the place? You're not alone. In this reflective solo episode, I share what it really means to find your artistic voice — and how to build a cohesive body of work that opens creative doors.

 In this reflective episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, Delores and Kaylie unpack the moment creativity starts to feel like business—and how to move forward mindfully, with joy.

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 this heartfelt solo episode, Kaylie shares her experience of trying to pre-sell a course during one of the most demanding seasons of her life. As a fellow creative educator, I know how damaging cookie-cutter business advice can be. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to build something meaningful with limited energy, unpredictable health, or caregiving on their plate.

Have you ever felt so full of creative ideas, resources and half-finished projects — yet unable to make any real progress? This week on The Creative Juggle Joy podcast, Kaylie opens up about her journey through shiny object syndrome and how she found her way back to clarity.

 Surface pattern design allows you to bring your art into the world in new and exciting ways. In this episode, Delores and Kaylie break down the basics of creating seamless patterns and turning them into products people can use every day. From tools to trends, they’ve got everything you need to get started.