The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast: From Passion to Profit

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.

Lettering can be a gentle doorway into creative confidence. In this episode, Delores speaks with Nicole Mauloni about iPad calligraphy, learning slowly, and creating alongside real life.

You don’t need a flashy website to connect with your customers. In this reflective post, Delores and Kaylie explores how simple hub links, thoughtful email invitations and mindful seasonal campaigns can help you sell your creative work with heart.

The 2026 creative forecast invites a soft rebellion. Delores reflects on the calming off‑white hue Cloud Dancer, tactile textures, NeoDeco nostalgia and building sustainable rhythms. It’s a gentle, nurturing perspective for artists seeking depth and joy.

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.

January isn’t a failure; it’s a pause. Delores reflects on Kaylie’s visibility reset and shares gentle ways to refresh your shop, honour your energy and plant seeds for sustainable growth.

Delores shares how planning her entire 2026—courses, challenges, rest and creative projects—has brought her a deep sense of peace. Through her own story she encourages artists to see planning as a pathway to freedom, not restriction, and offers a free goal planner to help you start your own journey.

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.

Delores shares how a clear goal and a thoughtful Pinterest strategy transformed her marketing journey. In this gentle reflection, she highlights Alayna Creative’s simple 30‑day pin plan and encourages artists to find joy in the process of sharing their work.

Craft fair connections can grow into creative community. Learn how to turn those buyers into loyal fans with warm marketing and real stories.

In this co-hosted holiday wrap-up, Delores and Kaylie share their 2025 lessons, missteps, and moments of joy. Tune in for honest talk about art, teaching, tech pivots, and seasonal shifts.

 Delores shares her first impressions of Affinity Designer 3, explores how the update impacts artists and teachers, and explains why this new integrated workflow is a major step forward for creative independence.